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The Ghost Ship

1943Movie1 h 9 minNR

MysteryThriller
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes82%54%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes82%54%

Summary

Captain Stone's newly recruited officer, Tom Merriam, idolizes his senior who treats him like a friend. But when a couple of his crew members die mysteriously, Tom starts doubting Stone's authority.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Mark Robson
Written by
Donald Henderson Clarke, Leo Mittler
Produced by
Val Lewton
Music by
Roy Webb, C. Bakaleinikoff

Everyone

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Facts

December 16, 1943 · 1 h 9 min · NR

Released
December 16, 1943
Runtime
1 h 9 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Meaningful Echo, Bookends, Affectionate Nickname +5

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ghost Ship?"

Questions about The Ghost Ship

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ghost Ship?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Ghost Ship from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Ghost Ship worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Will I feel good after watching The Ghost Ship?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Ghost Ship scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.